Horoscopes February 5

Today's birthday (Feb. 5): It's your year to bridge the gaps. Where there is a lack of understanding or knowledge, you'll learn. The cycle of relationship luck over the next seven weeks starts the ball rolling. March shows a lifestyle upgrade. Like a poker shark, you'll use your talent for reading people to make great money in April. Taurus and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 13, 20, 44 and 9.

Aries (March 21-April 19): It seems that lately authority figures are constantly throwing down limits or telling you what to do. It's a sign that you're on the cutting edge and a threat to the old guard. Don't back off now; you're on to something.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It's pretty clear that you need more stimulation. There's not enough in your environment now to motivate your hard work. Put yourself in a more demanding or risky situation.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): The natural world holds many mysteries and much intrigue should you choose to give it your attention. Today the elements will be kind to you, so step outside to make some detailed observations.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Before you do the dull thing, like dive into your work to the exclusion of all social interaction, fresh air and fun, remember this: Pleasure is useful. All of the most amazing creators you know would concur.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The response you get from people, animals and technology will be of an unexpected if not downright weird variety. Also, they may seem to know you better than you know them, which is a little weird.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes a partner makes you feel better about yourself and at other times worse. Either way, you must admit, you feel more alive, and that's what it's all about for you right now.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You like to think you're a regular kind of person, but like the "regular" people in movies, today you wind up in unusual circumstances that move you to heroic action.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Figuratively speaking, unless you show up with your paints and brushes, the world around you will lack color. If you can say or do "your thing" without hurting another person, you should.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Just because an action is within the law doesn't make it right. You hold yourself to a higher and self-created standard. Usually, you're quiet about this, but the world will be better off if you speak up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Instead of asking "why," you will ask "why not" and go forward. You will never get an answer to that second question, mostly because there is no reason why you shouldn't act today.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You do have a way of putting things. So don't be surprised if you hear your own words echoed in the conversation of loved ones - proof that they are listening to you even when they don't show it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): If you react without knowing your reasons, the effect will be minimal. But if you know your reasons before you make a move, you'll create your desired effect.